CT diagnosis of aspergillosis in maxillary sinus

Objective: To evaluate CT diagnostic value in maxillary sinus aspergillosis. Methods: 12 cases verified by surgery and pathology were collected, their imaging, clinical and pathological features were retrospectively analysed. Results: CT specific sign included: (1) Heterogeneous opacification in maxillary sinus. (2) Calcification not related with sinus wall. (3) Localized bone proliferation and destruction in sinus wall. (4) The unilateral l location. Conclusions: According to the specific CT appearances diagnosis can be established in 85% of patients. CT is the imaging modality of choice in aspergillosis of maxillary sinus by defining the location and extent of lesion